Industry Updates

Lumiant partners with DMW to improve client experience

Advice and client engagement platform Lumiant has partnered with DMW Strategic Consulting to support advisers to improve its client experience.

CountPlus subsidiary acquires accounting firm

CountPlus subsidiary Moggs Accounting + Advisory has acquired Timothy Trevor Gubbins, an accounting firm based in Shepparton for $1.27 million.

PI dispute hits Sequoia half-year earnings guidance

A dispute with its PI insurance provider and difficulties integrating direct investments has led to a “disappointment and an aberration” of a business update according to Sequioa lead Garry Crole.

Platforms jockey for position as retirement leaders

Advice platforms have the largest proportion of members in retirement, creating an interesting dynamic around who will be the leader in the retirement segment, writes the Conexus Institute’s David Bell.

Govt launches consult on NALI expense rules

The government has opened a consultation on amending the expense rules for non-arm’s length income (NALI) provisions which apply to both ARPA-regulated superannuation funds and SMSFs.

APRA imposes licence conditions on Diversa

The prudential regulator has imposed additional licence conditions on Diversa Trustees over concerns it is failing to meet regulatory and compliance obligations.

AreaWealth appoints former Goldman Sachs MD as chair

Wealth management platform AreaWealth has appointed former Goldman Sachs managing director Andrew Rennie as chairman of its board.

Super performance: Industry funds offering best returns long term

The average balanced super fund option lost almost 5 per cent, with only two being able to boast a positive return for the year, according to research from Super Ratings. Only one option returned above 1 per cent – from a retail firm – but over a longer period the data backs industry funds.

HUB24 launches ESG ratings function

Adviser platform HUB24 has launched an additional ESG ratings functionality on its platform.

HSBC partners with AIST

HSBC Australia has partnered with the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) to help collaborate and inform members of key industry trends and insights that can assist with international mandates.

Finding a pragmatic balance for remote work

The COVID-19 pandemic was a major disruptor that forced all office-based business to have a continuity plan, but with the worst of the pandemic long behind us, practices need to have a clear remote working policy in place that balances the needs of staff.

Super industry flows: AustralianSuper, HUB24 lead the way

The net inflow profile of the industry throws up a few surprises. AustralianSuper dominates industry cash flows while HUB24 has the highest growth rate. Many funds have work to do.

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